Learning to like wine...

I've always been a beer drinker, but due to some health issues, i can no longer drink anything fizzy.... no cokes, no sparkling water, no lager, no cider... some ales go down okay, but mainly... beer is a no-go zone for me now.  :\\\'(

So... im trying to learn to like wine, but im having difficulty finding wines that agree with me.  And it seems that if i do find a wine i like; the 2nd time i buy it, it doesnt taste the same as the first time!   

Can anyone recommend a wine that is consistently nice?  Red or white, i dont mind... but i can't take anything too acidic.  Ideally, in my mind, i'd like to find something that is smooth and buttery-tasting, if there is such a beast.

Any reccies would be appreciated. 

Oh my god you poor thing....no fizzies I would go mad!

I don't drink wine never acquired the taste but the one that we did find that I can handle is one by Brown Brothers Everton White Wine....We always get it at our fav Indian next door!

Whenever I hear 'buttery' I think Chardonnay.  But I'm not sure if that's exactly what you have in mind?  Unfortunately I don't really like Chardonnay so I can't give any recommendations for vineyards...

Chardonnay can sometimes be a bit acidic - what about a Sauviginon Blanc?  That's a very mellow, smooth wine.

Thanks!

QG I don't know if this would be too acidic for you but I like Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc.   

I'd be willing to try ... thanks.

My fave white has always been a white reisling.

I agree with Geetak. Absolutely the first thing that pops to mind when I hear the word "buttery" is Chardonnay. It's often described that way. I'm not a Chardonnay fan at all (sshhhh... don't tell Anne!), so it doesn't do it for me. I prefer a really nice crisp dry white or else a full heavy earthy red.

Sorry about your no-beer thing, Q-G!! That must be terrible!! I could deal with no beer, cider or soda ... but make me live without my champers and I'd be one angry chickadee! 

A Chenin Blanc from South Africa will suit what you are looking for

Thanks everyone... looks like we need to have a wine-tasting event chez Quarter Gill very soon!

Thanks everyone... looks like we need to have a wine-tasting event chez Quarter Gill very soon!

Just say when.     I'll come fully supplied.

QG - For a nice red, try a Faustino Spanish wine. Its very smooth and velvety. 

Can't really comment on the no beer issue as I can't stand the stuff. However, my husband and I both love wine, both red and white although we prefer fruity reds. For buttery, I agree with the person who suggested sauvignon blanc. My personal favorite is a crisp, fruity reisling for white and south african or australian shiraz for red.

Actually, Lidl sells a French red table wine that is excellent for everyday and goes with just about anything.